Pediatric SWL

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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) in pediatric patients, focusing on safety, precision, and individualized treatment planning. It explains how children’s anatomical and physiological differences influence stone management and outlines the unique technical adaptations required during SWL — including fine energy escalation, optimized targeting, and pain management strategies. The course also discusses equipment settings, anesthesia considerations, and post-treatment care specific to young patients, helping clinicians deliver safe, effective, and minimally invasive stone therapy for all pediatric age groups.

$20.00

What's included

  • 50 mins on-demand video
  • 4 articles
  • 10 downloadable resources
  • Full lifetime access

Requirements

  • Participants should have a basic understanding of SWL principles and urinary stone management before starting this course. Familiarity with pediatric anatomy, imaging interpretation, and anesthesia practices will be helpful but not mandatory. Learners are encouraged to review the clinical safety checklist and case studies provided in each module and follow the recommended ramping and monitoring protocols to ensure best practices in pediatric lithotripsy.

Audience

  • This course is designed for urologists, pediatric urologists, and urotechnicians involved in the management of urinary stones in children. It is equally valuable for residents, nurses, and anesthesia teams who participate in pediatric SWL procedures. The content is tailored for professionals who wish to gain confidence in adapting standard lithotripsy protocols to pediatric needs, ensuring safe, effective, and child-friendly treatment outcomes.

What Will I Learn?

  • In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively perform Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) in pediatric patients, with emphasis on gentle energy ramping, precise targeting, and age-appropriate pain management. You will understand how to adapt SWL parameters based on child’s size, stone location, and density, while ensuring renal protection and minimizing complications. The course also highlights anesthesia approaches, imaging guidance, and post-procedure follow-up, enabling you to confidently apply SWL as a first-line, non-invasive treatment option in children.

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